The School Board of Broward County, Florida Created : February 03, 2013 at 04:11 PM	Meeting: Regular School Board Meeting :  A. Resolutions
A-1. Resolution in Support of National Library Week /School Library Month - April 2012 (SPECIAL ORDER - 10:45 A.M.) (C)   March 20, 2012 Status:
Time Certain: 10:45 AM
Quick Summary / Abstract Adopt Resolution #12-62, in support of National Library Week/School Library Month - April 2012. Libraries across the nation are celebrating the vital contributions made by school library media programs to develop our students to become lifelong learners, fully prepared to participate productively in the society and economy of the 21st century.  Celebrated annually, the dates coincide with National Library Week and focus on the vital role of America's libraries in connecting millions of people with the resources they need to live, learn, and work in an information technology society in order to be college and career ready.  Schools are encouraged to post events on the District's web site and to keep Board members informed of the activities. Curriculum related activities to support National Library Week and School Library Month are posted on BEEP. There is no financial impact to the district. Requested Action Adopt Resolution #12-62, in support of National Library Week/School Library Month - April 2012. Summary Libraries across the nation are celebrating the vital contributions made by school library media programs to develop our students to become lifelong learners, fully prepared to participate productively in the society and economy of the 21st century.  Celebrated annually, the dates coincide with National Library Week and focus on the vital role of America's libraries in connecting millions of people with the resources they need to live, learn, and work in an information technology society in order to be college and career ready.  Schools are encouraged to post events on the District's web site and to keep Board members informed of the activities. Curriculum related activities to support National Library Week and School Library Month are posted on BEEP. School Board Goals Goal One: Student Achievement (2008-2011) Financial Impact There is no financial impact to the district. Source of Additional Information Marie Wright 754 321-1850 Michele Rivera 754 321-3320 Associated File Attachments resolutionnationallibraryweek (Files)   ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files)